What Are The Most Searched Slang Terms In Louisiana?

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Certainly we have our share of unique words here in South Louisiana. From T-Boy to Coullion, we can easily confuse outsiders. But, what are the most searched slang terms in Louisiana?

Most searched for slang words in Louisiana:

Demure - reserved, modest or shy in manner or appearance. The TikTok user Jools Lebron made a series of viral videos using the phrase "very demure". This trend gave the word a playful slang meaning. She uses it to assess appropriate makeup and fashion choices in various settings.

DEI - diversity, equity, inclusion. A family friendly way of saying woke.

Sigma - refers to an independent, self-reliant person who operates outside traditional social hierarchies, often described as a 'lone wolf.'

Aura - the vibe someone gives off. When used by tweens and teens it is likely a reference to how badass someone is. Aura points make you cooler. So you definitely want to earn more aura points instead of losing them.

Skibidi - refers to a viral internet trend featuring surreal, animated videos of singing toilets and dancing heads, popularized on platforms like TikTok for its bizarre humor.

Hawk Tuah - imitative of a spitting sound. The catchphrase originates from a viral street interview conducted in June 2024 with Haliey Welch, who stated that her signature move for making a man 'go crazy' in bed was to 'give him that hawk tuah and spit on that thang'.

Schmaltz - refers to excessive sentimentality or melodrama. Often used for art, movies, music or storytelling if there is too much sappiness.

Sobriquet - a nickname or descriptive name given to a person or thing. Borrowed from French sobriquet (nickname).

Caret - a symbol(^) often used online to point to or emphasize something in the text above, typically to show agreement or highlight a specific comment.

Oeuvre - refers to the complete works produced by an artist, writer or composer. A word used by literature professors to express superiority.

Most searched for slang words in America:

Demure (260 000 searches) - reserved, modest or shy in manner or appearance. The TikTok user Jools Lebron made a series of viral videos using the phrase "very demure". This trend gave the word a playful slang meaning. She uses it to assess appropriate makeup and fashion choices in various settings.

Sigma (220 000 searches) - refers to an independent, self-reliant person who operates outside traditional social hierarchies, often described as a 'lone wolf.'

Skibidi (205 000 searches) - refers to a viral internet trend featuring surreal, animated videos of singing toilets and dancing heads, popularized on platforms like TikTok for its bizarre humor.

Hawk tuah (180 000 searches) - imitative of a spitting sound. The catchphrase originates from a viral street interview conducted in June 2024 with Haliey Welch, who stated that her signature move for making a man 'go crazy' in bed was to 'give him that hawk tuah and spit on that thang'.

Sobriquet (105 000 searches) - a nickname or descriptive name given to a person or thing. Borrowed from French sobriquet (nickname).

Schmaltz (65 000 searches) - refers to excessive sentimentality or melodrama. Often used for art, movies, music or storytelling if there is too much sappiness.

Sen (50 000 searches) - slang for self.

Katz (34 000 searches) - a term for anything enjoyable, fun or pleasing. It can also mean 'yes'.

Oeuvre (25 000 searches) - refers to the complete works produced by an artist, writer or composer. A word used by literature professors to express superiority.

Preen (20 000 searches) - slang for a child who tries to act like a teenager(wears teen clothes or makeup).

Try these out on your kids! If they roll their eyes or run away in horror, you are a typical parent!